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Krotz Springs Elementary Closure Approved | Lafayette Louisiana News
A judge has cleared the way for St. Landry Parish to close Krotz Springs Elementary, overturning a resident-led block that argued the board lacked authority. Superintendent Milton Batiste III says students will simply transition to Port Barre Elementary earlier, mirroring how eighth graders move to Port Barre High. While locals are heartbroken—900 signatures on a petition reflect their fear for teachers, students, and the school’s future—others see this as a necessary sacrifice for equitable education across the parish. With legal roadblocks removed, the school board is poised to move forward…
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